The Nissan 300ZX, while not the simplest vehicle to maintain, does share a common brake design that makes working on the brakes a fairly simple task. Changing the brake rotors is a fairly frequent maintenance item, and is not a difficult task to complete. Changing the Nissan 300ZX’s brake rotors should take a reasonably skilled mechanic well under a half an hour per wheel.

Before changing the rotors, loosen the wheel lug nuts, and mount the car securely on jack stands. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and slide the caliper off of the rotor. It is important not to hang the weight of the caliper from the brake hose, which can cause damage.

Suspend it somehow from the suspension or body or the car. A common method is to use a wire clothes hanger. Remove any set screws and pull off your Nissan 300ZX brake rotor. Install your new or machined rotor, and be certain to have cleaned it with a brake cleaning fluid, or, lacking that, alcohol. You must always replace your brake pads when replacing the brake rotors, so install the new brake pads in the caliper. You will have to compress the piston using channel locks or a clamp. Do not over compress the piston, or damage to the seals will result, requiring a caliper rebuild. Install the brake caliper and mounting bolts, and torque everything properly. It is also very helpful to use an antiseize compound on any bolts and screws, as rust can make it very difficult to remove them next time. Replace the wheel, lower the car, and you have swapped your Nissan 300ZX’s brake rotors. The pads will need to be worn into the rotors, and this can take as long as a hundred miles of normal driving, so allow for increased stopping distances.Order replacement Nissan 300ZX brake rotors anytime through our convenient online ordering system.